2026 Youth Class Schedule
Thank you to our spring youth education programming sponsor— the City of Grand Rapids Arts and Culture Commission!
Scholarships are available for all youth classes! Click here for more information and to fill out a brief application.
All classes listed are for youth only. Please contact us before the class if a parent/guardian needs to attend with any child.
Contact: Emily Carlson, Program Manager - emily@macrostieartcenter.org
Sculpt a Pokemon!
Follow along with local artist and Pokemon enthusiast as he shows you how to create your own clay Pokemon! This project is great for students to develop skills for how to sculpt with clay and create their own models. All materials provided. Ages 6-16. This is a youth only class.
Instructor: Samsoche Sampson
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 3:00-4:00pm
Member Fee: $20 Non-member Fee: $25
MAC Youth Open Studio
Youth Open Studio is a time designed for young artists to explore their creativity and independently work on their artwork. Open studio time offers a supportive environment where youth can spend time working on their own individual art projects with an instructor available to assist or answer questions. Students are encouraged to either bring their own supplies, or they can use supplies from the MAC. Ages 9-14. First Wednesday of the month. Please register ahead of time.
Dates: Wednesday, May 6, 3:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Heather Pederson
Fee: $5
Family Create Second Saturdays
Join us every Second Saturday from 1-3PM at the MAC for Family Create Second Saturdays! Free family orientated art activities with a new theme each month! Ages 4 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Projects won’t take the entire 2 hours so staggered attendance is better to ensure space for everyone. This event is sponsored by Grand Itasca – Fairview.
Instructor: MAC Instructor
Date: 2nd Saturday of every month!
Saturday, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 9, 1:00-3:00pm
Free for everyone.